Open AI Commits To Comply With Texas Data Center Standards
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Open AI will adhere to the new standards for data centers he established earlier this summer. These guidelines aim to ensure that data centers do not burden Texas families or disrupt local neighborhoods. Key requirements include paying for their own electric infrastructure, reusing water, and minimizing impacts on surrounding communities. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will review each project to ensure compliance. Any data center that does not meet these standards may have its approval denied, prompting some to abandon their projects altogether.
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